adjourn — to temporarily stop a meeting or legal proceeding with the intention of resuming it later
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to temporarily stop a meeting or legal proceeding with the intention of resuming it later
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒɜːrn/
Example Sentences
- The judge adjourned the trial when the defendant's lawyer suddenly started doing magic tricks.
- Parliament adjourned for the summer recess last Friday.
- After the formal presentation, the board adjourned to the golf course for 'further discussions'.
adjourn
VERB[/əˈdʒɜːrn/]
to temporarily stop a meeting or legal proceeding with the intention of resuming it later
The judge bangs the gavel to adjourn the trial until tomorrow morning.
Adjourn with concern, tomorrow we return!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ajourner', derived from 'à' (to) + 'jour' (day), literally meaning 'to put off to another day'. The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + journ (day, from Latin 'diurnus') + -en (verb suffix) = adjourn, literally 'to put to another day'
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📝Examples
“The judge adjourned the trial when the defendant's lawyer suddenly started doing magic tricks.”
“Parliament adjourned for the summer recess last Friday.”
“After the formal presentation, the board adjourned to the golf course for 'further discussions'.”
“The committee decided to adjourn until next week when more information becomes available.”
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